Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 40% rating for their back disability effective February 11, 2021. The claim for a higher rating before this date was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's testimony and medical evidence showing functional limitation due to pain and weakness during flare-ups or after repeated use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25001228
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